Yemen front and the region
IOM: nearly 260,000 displaced since June; coalition denies threatening tribal gatherings
The International Organization for Migration says about 260,000 people have been displaced since the escalation began, almost half of them in Taiz. The coalition denied that Saudi Arabia threatened tribal gatherings, while Houthi media reported 7 airstrikes in Taiz and the army announced an attack on the Al-Aqrud front.
Summary
- ConfirmedIOM: 259,807 displaced since June, 124,092 of them in Taiz.
- AttributedCoalition denies threatening tribal and civilian gatherings in Yemen.
- AttributedHouthi media: 7 Saudi airstrikes on Mocha, Al-Wazi'iya and Dhubab.
- AttributedArmy: more than 35 Houthi fighters killed or wounded on Taiz's Al-Aqrud front.
- ConfirmedEU adds 22.5 million euros in humanitarian aid for Yemen.
- ConfirmedArab League condemns Houthi attacks on Dammam airport and the Shaybah field.
people displaced since the escalation began in June, per the Displacement Tracking Matrix
IOM 14:00Zdisplaced in Taiz, 48% of the total
IOM 14:00Zmillion euros in extra EU aid, bringing the 2026 total to 110 million
Sarmad 13:31ZDevelopments in this window
- ConfirmedYemen
IOM: nearly 260,000 displaced since the escalation began
The International Organization for Migration says the cumulative number of displaced since June has reached 259,807, up 8,682 as of 20 October. Taiz leads with 124,092, followed by Lahj and Aden. The figures are relayed by Al-Masdar Online from the IOM report.
Source: almasdaronline.com - AttributedHodeidah
Two children killed by landmine in Hays
Local residents said two brothers were killed by a landmine in the village of Zubal in Hays district, southern Hodeidah. Sources attributed the mine to Houthi war remnants. There is no official confirmation.
Source: almasdaronline.com - AttributedTaiz
Giants Brigades: Houthi attack repelled at Kahbub
The Southern Giants Brigades said they repelled a Houthi attack at Kahbub on Friday morning and inflicted losses. They added that they continue to secure positions in Dhubab and Bab al-Mandab. There are no independent figures.
Source: aden-tm.net - ConfirmedSaudi Arabia
Arab League condemns attacks on Dammam and Shaybah
The Arab League condemned Houthi attacks on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and the Shaybah oil field. It said the attacks caused casualties and damage and called them an escalation threatening civil aviation and energy security.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat English - AttributedTaiz
Army: more than 35 Houthis killed or wounded at Al-Aqrud
The 35th Armoured Brigade said its forces struck Houthi positions on the Al-Aqrud front in Al-Misrakh district. It said the operation killed or wounded more than 35 fighters and destroyed a vehicle and fortifications. It gave no death toll, and the Houthis did not comment.
Source: Anadolu Agency - Confirmed
EU adds 22.5 million euros for Yemen
The European Commission announced an extra 22.5 million euros for humanitarian work in Yemen. That brings its 2026 aid to about 110 million euros. It linked the funding to rising displacement and difficult access.
Source: sarmad.com - AttributedSaudi Arabia
Coalition denies threatening tribal gatherings
Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki rejected Houthi claims that Saudi Arabia had threatened to target tribal and civilian gatherings. He called them false and aimed at dragging the tribes into the conflict. It follows the Yemeni defence ministry's withdrawal of a controversial statement.
Source: Saudi Gazette